7/25/07-Gov. Kathleen Blanco signed a bill into law that includes a provision to authorize selling bonds for Interstate 49.
The bonds from the capital outlay bill - HB2 - will amount to another $20 million in funding to be equally divided between the sections of the roadway.
6/28/07-The House and Senate have approved a bill that includes a provision to authorize selling bonds for Interstate 49. It now heads to Gov. Kathleen Blanco's desk.
The bonds from the capital outlay bill - HB2 - would amount to another $20 million in funding to be equally divided between the sections of the roadway.
The $95 million in new state funds for the project would ultimately result in a total of $475 million becoming available for work on I-49. The federal government will chip in $380 million in matching funds when the state's congressional delegation comes up with the necessary federal money.
For bill status, call (225) 342-2456. In Louisiana, call 1-800-256-3793.
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